24 Indian films at Cannes that have made a big splash over the years
Located in the underground film industry in C of the 80s, Mumbai, Miss Lovely revolves around the Vicky and Sonu Duggal brothers, who produce films of sexual horror Luride for the illegal markets of the city. While Vicky is a cynical hustler, Sonu is a sensitive and withdrawn individual, overwhelmed by the guilt of their operating work. Their life takes a tour when Sonu meets Pinky, a budding actress, and is in love with her. Pushed by his feelings for Pinky, Sonu tries to free herself from the shadow of his brother and to create his own romantic film, leading to a tragic and violent detangling of their world. The film was nominated for the United Nations section for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
The lunch box (2013)
A tender story in Mumbai, where a rare mixture in the city’s lunch box delivery system connects two foreigners, The lunch box Stars Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in out -of -competition performance. ILA, a neglected housewife, sends a lunch prepared with her husband, only to reach Saajan, a lonely widower near her retirement. Thanks to notes exchanged in the lunch box, they start emotional correspondence, sharing memories, regrets and hopes. While their link deepens, both confront their dissatisfaction with life and envisage new beginnings. The film won the ‘Week Services’ Choice Award Critics, also known as the Grand Rail d’Or, at the 66th Cannes Festival.
